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5 Best Zombie Games on PlayStation 5

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Zombie games allow players to see how long they will survive against a horde of zombies. They often differ in their depictions of a zombie apocalypse or mechanics that help immerse the player in this terrifying world. These games usually have multiple zombie types for players to contend with, wildly varying the gameplay. At the same time, zombie games are a subgenre full of titles to choose from. Today, we present our picks for the 5 Best Zombie Games on PlayStation 5.

5. Dying Light 2

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Today, we begin by starting off our list of the best zombie games on PlayStation 5 with a great title. Dying Light 2 is a game that significantly encourages players to explore its massive sandbox and discover new ways to dismember their enemies. The gameplay in Dying Light 2 is smooth and responsive and adapts to the player's playstyle in many ways. Players can set up traps and much more to ensure their safety from the horde of zombies surrounding them. Helping in evading these threats is the game's fantastic parkour system.

This also feels smooth and responsive and allows players to elude capture for quite some time on their own. A great feature of the game that is at the forefront of what makes it fantastic is its use of a day/night cycle. Within this cycle, players must contend with enemies of varying difficulties depending on the time of day. This makes going out at night extremely risky but also equally rewarding, so if you are looking for a fantastic sandbox game to play. Then definitely check out Dying Light 2, one of the best zombie games on the PlayStation 5.

4. DayZBest zombie games

Switching things up a bit, we have DayZDayZ is a game that has grown from its humble beginnings as an Arma 2 mod to become its own standalone experience. Players will be able to move throughout the world, looting for resources to their heart's content. However, this can prove difficult as many players will be looking for newer players in the game. This heightens the sense of care that players have for their in-game characters. Additionally, everything can be looted from players, making it highly disadvantageous for players to perish.

The survival mechanics in the game are all to-notch and serve as some of the best in their genre. Players can use several weapons in order to outsmart other players as well. This can include things such as landmines. This makes the game feel like a gigantic game of cat and mouse across a massive map. Players can skulk through city centers looking for loot or stick to the outskirts hoping to scrap by. Player choice is at the forefront of what makes DayZ great. So if you are looking for one of the best zombie games available on PlayStation 5, look no further.

3. The Last of Us: Part 1

Next up on our list is one of the most highly praised games in recent memory. The Last of Us: Part 1, in many ways, took what was possible with narratives in gaming and elevated it. This game places a prioritization of story above all else. That isn't to say that the gameplay suffers here, either, as many of the improvements to the game's combat have been utilized in this version of the game. This makes it the definitive way of experiencing The Last of Us story.

Players will be able to battle against various types of infected as they go through the game's wonderfully crafted environments. The stealth gameplay, as well as shooting mechanics, still feel phenomenal to this day. Additionally, players can join in on the journey of Joel and Ellie as they make their way through tense levels. If you haven't experienced the story of The Last of Us, then The Last of Us: Part 1 is the best way to do so. In short, this game is not only one of the best zombie games on PlayStation but one of the best games, period.

2. Dead Island 2

Our next entry is one that should definitely be fresh in the minds of players. Dead Island 2 escaped its tumultuous development cycle recently and has gone on to become more successful than many predictions predicted. This game has a great balance of both open-world elements, as well as action combat which makes the game feel great. The sandbox elements of the game allow players to play in almost any way they wish. For example, want to see how an enemy reacts to being electrocuted when wet? This game allows you to find out.

Creativity is at the heart of what makes this game's gameplay so fun. Players can work out entirely new ways to stave off the horde. This is great and really makes the game feel intuitive when you play it. While the game's story may not be much to write home about, that is hardly this game's main attraction, as you will be too busy zombie slaying to care. So if you are looking for zombie games that handle the genre the best, then Dead Island 2 is one of the best choices for the PlayStation 5.

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Now for our final entry, we have a revamped classic. Resident Evil 4 is, by many accounts, one of the greatest zombie games of all time. At the time, the novel concept of the over-the-shoulder camera, coupled with the gamer's new approach to the series's combat, was a winning combination. Players could deal with waves of enemies without having to sacrifice their awareness. This made the game a thrill to explore and fight in terms of moment-to-moment gameplay. Now the game has been lovingly remade to be better than ever.

Various systems have been overhauled and or touched up in order to suit modern tastes. This is wonderful and makes the game the definitive way to experience Resident Evil 4. A few significant quality-of-life changes include the ability to autosave instead of relying on the somewhat archaic typewriter save system from the original. Added to this is also a parry system which seems to be a bit hit among fans. All in all, Resident Evil 4 is one of the best games on PlayStation 5, and it is easy to see why.

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Judson Holley is a writer that began his career as a ghostwriter. Returning to the mortal coil  to work among the living. With some of his favorite games being tactical FPS games such as Squad and the Arma series. Although this could not be further from the truth as he enjoys games with deep stories such as the Kingdom Hearts series as well as Jade Empire and The Knights of the Old Republic series. When not attending to his wife, Judson often tends to his cats. He also has a knack for music mainly composing for and playing piano.